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The Fonzi Song #825843 10/16/24 03:36 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia. Jackdogdude OP Apprentice
OP Jackdogdude Apprentice Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia.	Hi folks. This is the first mix and I'm not sure about it at this point. I appreciate any advice and opinions. TIA. "The Fonzi Song" by Brian H Ward. They say the grass is greener on the other side That's coz it rains all night They say you can run but you can't hide It's true and I know coz I tried Then they tell you history never repeats While your watching it on TV You are what you eat You're beautiful, Mc-beautiful and complete CH I went to Fonzi for advice He told me Potsie was selling ice These are the days of our lives Bold and beautiful, bold and beautiful lies I'm feeling heavy like the sky above You were my aeroplane We all come crashing into mountains of love Now we're wounded in a rocky terrain CH I went to Fonzi for advice He told me Potsie was selling ice These are the days of our lives Bold and beautiful, bold and beautiful lies They say the darkest hour comes just before dawn That's coz the blinds are drawn They say that curiosity is out killing cats Well we better look into that. These happy days are yours and, CH I went to Fonzi for advice He told me Potsie was selling ice These are the days of our lives Bold and beautiful, bold and beautiful lies. SPECS: Tempo 75 bpm Style - CMPBLS.STY Campfire Strummed Bass - 2877:Bass Acoustic, Americana Slow Ev16 Drums- Real Drums Americana Slow 8ths Guitar 1- 368: Guitar, Acoustic, Stumming Ev 065 Guitar 2- 1676: Guitar, Acoustic Fingerpicking Country Brent Ev 065 Guitar 3- 368: Guitar, Acoustic, Stumming Ev 065 Strings 1- 2060: Strings Rhythm PopCountry Ev 120 Strings 2- 2059: Strings Rhythm CelticWaltz Ev100 Piano- 1006: Piano Acoustic Solo Accompaniment Pop California Slow Ev 085 Trumpet- Played on keyboard Arranged and mixed only in the BIAB interface then exported to my Zoom R8 for vocals and trumpet. Mastered using Moises AI Mastering app. https://www.reverbnation.com/brianhendersonward/song/34706636-the-fonzi-song-by-b-h-ward Last edited by Jackdogdude; 10/19/24 07:33 PM. Songwriting punctuates our lives. It is alchemy, turning pain into gold. Songs choose their composers when they enter the world. I try to remain open and ready.

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #825854 10/16/24 05:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,383 DC Ron Veteran
DC Ron Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,383	Hey, Brian. Love the cool, hypnotic vibe and that repeating horn figure. Really nice harmonic movement and melody, and great vocals, too. Lyrics sound offbeat and interesting but can't make them all out enough to have an opinion. If "Potsie was selling ice" is in there that's quite a lyric indeed. May have more after credits/lyrics posted... DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One StudioCat DAW dual screen Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)

Re: The Fonzi Song DC Ron #825857 10/16/24 05:25 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia. Jackdogdude OP Apprentice
OP Jackdogdude Apprentice Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia.	Hey DC Ron. The lyrics are indeed "Potsie was selling Ice" I'm not sure what inspired this song other than the unusual intonation and wanting to say something about the diminishing American dream.. Songwriting punctuates our lives. It is alchemy, turning pain into gold. Songs choose their composers when they enter the world. I try to remain open and ready.

Re: The Fonzi Song DC Ron #825892 10/16/24 03:54 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia. Jackdogdude OP Apprentice
OP Jackdogdude Apprentice Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia.	Originally Posted by DC Ron Hey, Brian. Love the cool, hypnotic vibe and that repeating horn figure. Really nice harmonic movement and melody, and great vocals, too. Lyrics sound offbeat and interesting but can't make them all out enough to have an opinion. If "Potsie was selling ice" is in there that's quite a lyric indeed. May have more after credits/lyrics posted... Full lyrics and spec are now included in this post. Thanks DC Ron. Songwriting punctuates our lives. It is alchemy, turning pain into gold. Songs choose their composers when they enter the world. I try to remain open and ready.

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #825899 10/16/24 04:16 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,043 Davis, CA	You are what you eat You're beautiful, Mc-beautiful and complete Love that lyric!! This is a really fun song!! I think your vocals and mix are fantastic!!! Using Pro Tools? What plugins? So clean and clear.........stellar sounding!! Take care. Greg

Re: The Fonzi Song Greg Johnson #825902 10/16/24 04:31 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia. Jackdogdude OP Apprentice
OP Jackdogdude Apprentice Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia.	Originally Posted by Greg Johnson You are what you eat You're beautiful, Mc-beautiful and complete Love that lyric!! This is a really fun song!! I think your vocals and mix are fantastic!!! Using Pro Tools? What plugins? So clean and clear.........stellar sounding!! Take care. Greg Hi Greg. I had a lot of fun writing this song. The whole arrangement was built and mixed using only the BIAB interface. I then exported it to my Zoom R8 and sung in the vocals and added keyboard trumpet. Aside from reverb, I didn't use any other processes. Finally I mastered it via Moises AI mastering tools. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. Regards Brian. Last edited by Jackdogdude; 10/16/24 04:41 PM. Songwriting punctuates our lives. It is alchemy, turning pain into gold. Songs choose their composers when they enter the world. I try to remain open and ready.

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #825903 10/16/24 04:34 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,383 DC Ron Veteran
DC Ron Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,383	Brian, thanks for posting the details. Those are some super lyrics. "Mc-beautiful" is the best new word I've heard in forever. That's quite a BiaB production, and the keyboard trumpet is a catchy add. FWIW, you left out this lyrics before the last chorus... "These Happy Days are yours..." I mention it because it wraps a ribbon around the Fonzi/Potsie theme. Love your song! DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One StudioCat DAW dual screen Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)

Re: The Fonzi Song DC Ron #825904 10/16/24 04:43 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia. Jackdogdude OP Apprentice
OP Jackdogdude Apprentice Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia.	Thanks DC Ron for pointing that out, I'll adjust it immediately. Songwriting punctuates our lives. It is alchemy, turning pain into gold. Songs choose their composers when they enter the world. I try to remain open and ready.

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #825914 10/16/24 09:02 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,831 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,831 Cooran Queensland Australia	Your voice sounds a lot like Mike Rudd. Cool. The only thing I'd draw your attention to is the trumpet: in that phrase it repeats - the 2nd note seems odd - possibly the duration or accent of it...makes it clear it's a keyboard I suppose. Otherwise a sad, cynical observation well performed. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #825928 10/17/24 01:13 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 379 Brossac, France BYOBand Journeyman
BYOBand Journeyman Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 379 Brossac, France	I think my favorite line is "You're beautiful, Mc-beautiful and complete." Somehow in so few words, you've managed to say so much.

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #825953 10/17/24 06:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,246 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,246 Dallas, PA, USA	Excellent lyrics, and the arrangement works so well. Well sung, and a fun feel with a cool bouncing melody to move it all along with just the perfect amount of dynamics. I have no advice to make it better, Brian. I like it just the way it is, especially that acoustic guitar and piano-played trunpet. Well done. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11

Re: The Fonzi Song BabuMusic #826064 10/18/24 01:01 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,785 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,785 Hamlin NY	Originally Posted by BabuMusic Excellent lyrics, and the arrangement works so well. Well sung, and a fun feel with a cool bouncing melody to move it all along with just the perfect amount of dynamics. I have no advice to make it better, Brian. I like it just the way it is, especially that acoustic guitar and piano-played trunpet. Well done. I agree with Marty. Very strong vocal and super lyrics. Great arrangement! As an x-leather jacket wearer, cig smoking, beer drinking (I still do some of that) greaser I approve of this song. Loved it. When you are at the checkout line and they ask if you found everything say "Why, are you hiding stuff?" 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #826096 10/18/24 09:16 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia. Jackdogdude OP Apprentice
OP Jackdogdude Apprentice Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia.	Thanks everyone. I've taken advice from various folks here and on social media and updated the mix of this song. It involved a some tweaking of the BIAB mix and a little vocal correction. I think it sounds better. I will sit on it for a week or two and see how it feels after a break from it. Regards Brian Last edited by Jackdogdude; 10/19/24 02:55 AM. Songwriting punctuates our lives. It is alchemy, turning pain into gold. Songs choose their composers when they enter the world. I try to remain open and ready.

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #826097 10/18/24 10:42 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,417 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,417 Sacramento, California	Hi, Brian. Excellent work - all the elements of the song works, and the trumpet hook is a nice touch. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: The Fonzi Song dcuny #826114 10/19/24 03:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia. Jackdogdude OP Apprentice
OP Jackdogdude Apprentice Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 105 Melbourne, Australia.	Originally Posted by dcuny Hi, Brian. Excellent work - all the elements of the song works, and the trumpet hook is a nice touch. Thanks, I really appreciate that you took the time to listen and comment. My lovely wife Jenny composed and played the trumpet part on a cheap toy keyboard that had a better trumpet sound than my Yamaha arranger keyboard. Regards Brian. Songwriting punctuates our lives. It is alchemy, turning pain into gold. Songs choose their composers when they enter the world. I try to remain open and ready.

Re: The Fonzi Song Jackdogdude #826173 10/19/24 03:50 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,240 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,240 Virginia USA	Now that's a song that didn't jump the shark. Cool sound overall. I love that trumpet. It the sweet frosting on a great song and production.

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